Causes of heavy menstrual flow and large blood clots

Vaginal bleeding during menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon for women. One of the characteristics of menstrual blood is that it is not easy to coagulate. This is the result of the fibrin secreted by the vagina and uterus dissolving in the blood. Some female friends may experience heavy menstrual flow accompanied by the appearance of large blood clots. Why is this? Today, I will introduce to you the causes of large blood clots.

What is the reason for heavy menstrual flow and large blood clots?

The causes of heavy menstrual flow vary in different age groups. The normal menstrual volume is 20~60 ml, while a menstrual volume exceeding 80 ml is considered menorrhagia. Heavy menstrual flow with blood clots is usually caused by the shedding of the endometrium. However, if heavy menstrual flow with blood clots occurs continuously, it is caused by blood stasis and needs to be adjusted in time.

In addition, heavy menstrual flow and blood clots may be caused by various inflammations. Inflammation makes local blood vessels fragile, and bleeding during menstruation is not easy to stop, which often causes increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstruation. If there are blood clots for a long time, it may be a possibility of uterine fibroids.

Heavy menstrual flow with blood clots may not be caused by inflammation. Generally speaking, menstruation is a mixture of shed endometrium and blood, which constitutes menstrual blood. The appearance of blood clots during menstruation is due to the shedding of large amounts of endometrium, which forms blood clots. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. However, if the endometrium is infected, there will be increased bleeding, abdominal pain, etc. In addition, unstable mood, depression, improper diet, etc. can lead to the formation of blood clots.

I believe that through the above introduction, everyone has roughly understood that the reason why female friends have heavy menstrual flow and large blood clots is generally because of irregular menstruation. The harm of heavy menstrual flow and large blood clots can be serious or minor. It is recommended that if female friends encounter symptoms such as heavy menstrual flow and large blood clots, they should seek medical attention as soon as possible.